Freeports: What are they and will they make the UK money?
BBC.- Creating around 10 «freeports» across the UK could help boost trade and manufacturing after Brexit, according to the government.
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Brexit worse than feared, says JD Sports boss
BBC.- The boss of one of Britain’s big retailers says Brexit has turned out to be «considerably worse» than he feared.
UK and EU in ‘constructive discussions’ over NI trade row
BBC.- The government and the EU have vowed to «work intensively» to quell tensions over post-Brexit checks at Northern Ireland ports.
Brexit: UK to set up new state aid rules for business
BBC.- The UK will begin asking businesses and public authorities how it should construct a new subsidies system to replace the EU’s rules on state aid.
Brexit: Firms warn of problems as new EU trade rules kick in
BBC.- New border rules introduced last week are already creating problems for exporters and traders, say firms.
EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes
BBC.- Some specialist online retailers in various EU countries have said they will no longer deliver to UK addresses because of tax changes due to Brexit.
Stock markets and pound rise on Brexit deal hopes
BBC.- UK stock markets have closed for the Christmas break in an upbeat mood.
Brexit: Hornby stops non-UK orders due to price confusion
BBC.- Model railway maker Hornby is pausing all international orders until January next year because of uncertainty around post-Brexit trade rules.
Brexit: Pound gains after EU trade talks extended
BBC.- The pound has pushed higher against the US dollar and the euro on news that trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) are continuing.
Brexit: UK-EU talks resume in final push for trade deal
BBC.- Talks between the UK and EU have resumed, as the two sides make a final bid to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.